How featured snippets can be manipulated by private blog networks
Private blog networks (PBNs) are largely thought to be a black hat SEO technique of the past since Google took action against them in 2014. But there are still some around, and they can play a big role in manipulating Google's vaunted featured snippets.
The most effective ways to respond to negative reviews
Customer reviews are important to both your search ranking and your overall brand presence, but not all customer feedback is positive. Here's how you can deal with negative reviews in a way that maintains your reputation and leaves the customer happy.
How JavaScript impacts page loading speed on mobile
JavaScript is the second-largest contributor to page weight, behind images, which means it can play a major role in slowing down the speed of your mobile site. Here's how you can reduce your reliance on JS and reduce its impact on your site.
How to scale your business internationally on search engines
Most online sites at some stage will want to expand, and one of the most common ways to do that is by ... read more
How to achieve off the charts off-page SEO that will boost traffic
If you want to rank better and get more traffic, you need to think about more than just optimizing your site. There is a whole range of opportunities out there for "off-page SEO" - SEO elsewhere around the web, and even offline. Here's how to get started.
Meeker’s Report on the state of advertising and ad trends to watch out for
Mary Meeker’s Internet Trends Report 2017, one of the most-anticipated annual events in the world of digital, was released a few weeks ... read more
3 ways to scale your SEM efforts when you are hitting a wall
It happens to every AdWords practitioner at some point. We launch our campaigns, split out exact match and broad match, mine for queries, work on expansions, test different initiatives, run betas, etc. – and then we hit a wall. Here are a few strategies to break through the SEM wall and grow your account in an effective yet efficient manner.
How to optimize images for mobile: Implementing light, responsive, correctly formatted images
The mobile web has a weight problem. Too many mobile sites are slow to load, and bloated with unnecessary bells and whistles, leading to a poor user experience. This column explains how to make sure that any images on your mobile site are light, device-responsive, and use the best format to combine speed and quality.
How to optimize for Google’s featured snippets
Google featured snippets are an amazing opportunity for marketers to skyrocket above competitors on page one, increase page views, and boost conversions. ... read more
Progressive Web Apps versus Android Instant Apps: Which is better for marketers?
Much has been made of the fight between mobile apps and the mobile web. But the line between the two is no longer as clear-cut as it used to be with the introduction of Progressive Web Apps and Android Instant Apps.
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The ultimate guide to mobile technical SEO
Mobile is destined to become the backbone of determining rankings on both the mobile and desktop version of your website - so it's vital to look at technical SEO from a mobile perspective.
6 ways to turn your website into a niche knowledge hub
It might have been sufficient to start a niche blog to build authority ten years ago. These days, you'll need to go the extra mile. Here are 6 ways to turn your website into a niche knowledge hub to build a stronger, more recognizable brand presence.
How to reduce the impact of images on your mobile site speed
With Google placing more and more emphasis on mobile site speed and user experience in order to achieve a good ranking, discovering issues with your mobile site speed is critical. But how can you fix those issues once you're there?
Using Latent Semantic Indexing to boost your SEO strategy
Latent semantic indexing is a concept that search engines use to discover how a term and content work together to mean the same thing. Here's how you can use it to boost your SEO strategy and grow your business.
Top 4 mistakes ecommerce marketers are still making
The digital ink spilled over ecommerce and product remarketing best practices is pretty prolific, but ecommerce marketers frequently still miss out on opportunities by making the same mistakes. Here are four major ones to avoid.
Accelerated Mobile Pages vs Facebook Instant Articles: Is Google winning the mobile war?
Google's Accelerated Mobile Pages and Facebook's Instant Articles are both lightning-fast takes on the mobile web. But Google unveiled some stats at its I/O developer conference which indicate Google might be winning the war.
How to scale web design to improve page loading speed
Even a 1-second delay in page loading time can make a difference to conversions, page views and customer satisfaction - not to mention SEO. Here's how to optimize your website design for the fastest possible experience.
5 little-known tools for a holistic digital marketing campaign
Everyone knows digital marketing is a field of constant evolution. In many cases, a strategy is only as good as the tools it employs.
